So the time has come to attend event 3 of 'our' March into Merivale season - Milkbar Memories. Today we make a return visit to Ms G's, where just two weeks ago we hit an all time sugar high at the 'Charlie & the Chocolate Factory' lunch.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Ever since visiting Mad Cow for the American Diner Degustation and really enjoying the quality of the food and flavours, we have been very keen on a return visit to sample their regular menu.

This Saturday evening finds us doing just that, heading to Mad Cow for what we are sure is going to be a night of great eating.

We arrive at 7pm just as the restaurant is starting to fill. We once again manage to score one of the roomy booths (love it when restaurants think about customer comfort over squeezing in as many people as possible), and immediately check out the cocktail list.

Monday, March 5, 2012

After our very sugar laden lunch of the previous day, we have a real craving for meat…..and lots of it.Having recently spied the menu at Chimmichurri Bar and Grill, we know it will more than fit the bill.

With the rain recently departed, we hop in the car and make our way to the Cross.Unusually, we have no trouble finding a parking spot & make our way to Chimmichurri, which sits proudly at the ground level of Engelen Moore’s award winning building, Altair.

The restaurant is large with ample seating. The décor captures the ‘South American' vibe perfectly; with lots of timber & wrought iron, it is classic with modern touches.The restaurant is headed by Jose Santos, former head chef at Wildfire.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - what an evocative title for an event! Straight away we are envisaging all sorts of 'Heston-esque' delights and surprises. We're expecting playful; we're expecting a 'world of imagination!'

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We love food. We don't care if it costs a little or a lot... as long as it is good. We would prefer to pay $50 for a great steak, than $5 for a mediocre one. That's just the way we roll. That said if we can get a great steak for $5 all the better!
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